Women fight back

“Every nine seconds, a woman is assaulted or beaten somewhere in the US,” Mayor Jennifer Gregerson said. “We can do more to protect women from violence and learning self-defense tactics is one important skill we can all use to stay safe.”

The Mukilteo Police Department is sponsoring a free women’s self-defense workshop at Studio 373 from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 6. The event will be limited to 20 participants and instructed by police Sgts. Andy Illyn and Colt Davis.

This class is offered to provide women with information on personal safety with an emphasis on self-defense techniques.